The coverage community was anxiously waiting to learn if an employee claims adjuster could be sued for bad faith or violations under Washington’s Consumer Protection Act.
Category: Bad Faith
A Divided Florida Supreme Court Drastically Expands Liability for Bad Faith Claims
In a highly anticipated decision, a sharply divided Florida Supreme Court reversed the decision of the state’s Fourth District Court of Appeal and reinstated a jury’s $9.2 million verdict against GEICO. . .
Update: Texas Supreme Court Issues New Opinion in Menchaca Bad Faith Case
On April 13, 2018, the Texas Supreme Court issued its highly-anticipated decision on rehearing in USAA Tex. Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca, 2018 Tex. LEXIS 313 (Tex. Apr. 13, 2018).
New York Court of Appeals Rejects Unavailability Exception to Pro Rata Allocation
On March 27, 2018, the New York Court of Appeals issued its widely anticipated decision in Keyspan Gas East Corp. v. Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
Rancosky Adopts Terletsky: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Sets Standard for Statutory Bad Faith Claims
Earlier today, in a case of first impression, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted the Terletsky two-part test. . .